Ingredients
Method
Cooking Bacon
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined bowl to drain.
Boiling and Peeling Eggs
- Boil the eggs in a medium pot, covering them with an inch of water. Bring to a boil, turn off heat and set a timer for 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath.
- After 12 minutes, move the eggs to the ice bath and set another timer for 10 minutes.
- Peel the eggs under running water, slice them lengthwise (or remove ends for standing eggs), and scoop out the yolks into a bowl.
Making the Filling
- Mash the yolks and stir in mayo, sour cream, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, onion powder, hot sauce, cheese, and season to taste. Fold in chives.
Assembling Deviled Eggs
- Evenly sprinkle remaining cheese into each egg cavity and use a ziplock bag to pipe the filling into each egg.
- Garnish with crispy bacon, extra chives, and a sprinkle of black pepper before serving.
Notes
For a creamier filling, add an extra tablespoon of mayo or sour cream. Make ahead by preparing egg whites and filling separately, then combine before serving.
